Health Matters: Primary Care is a Calling October 12, 2023 | BY MCHC Health Centers HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Gynecologist, Medical Care Jobs, Nursing, Nursing Jobs, Pediatrician, Preventative Care, Primary Care When was the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up, not because you had something wrong but because you […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives October 12, 2023 | BY Dr. German Cuadra, OB/GYN HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Gynecologist, Mendocino, Women’s Health When it comes to health, many people rely on other people’s experiences rather than science. Patients will say to me, “I didn’t […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Trauma Doesn’t Go Away, But It Can Change September 28, 2023 | BY Eric Emery, Ph.D., LCSW HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Anxiety, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Depression, Mendocino County, PTSD, Therapy, Trauma If you have lived on this planet for longer than an hour and a half, you’ve probably experienced trauma. Because of this, […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Women’s Health: Check In So You Don’t Check Out September 13, 2023 | BY Dr. German Cuadra, OB/GYN COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Cervical Cancer, Gynecologist, HPV Vaccination, Mendocino County, Mental Health, Obstetrician, Women’s Health Even though my patients include women of all ages from a variety of cultural backgrounds, they almost all share a core trait: […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: A Perspective On Vaccine-preventable Diseases August 28, 2023 | BY Dr. Casey Johnston, Pediatrician COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Mendocino County, Pediatrician, Vaccine-preventable Diseases, Vaccines, Vaccines For Children I’m reading a book called, “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verghese set in the first half of the 20th century. Reading […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Celebrating Community Health Centers August 15, 2023 | BY Rod Grainger, CEO COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Behavioral Health Services, Community Health Centers, Dental Clinic, FQHCs, Holistic Health Care, Medical Clinic, Mendocino County, Rural Community Health I was talking to a group of friends recently about the joys of aging (translation: we were commiserating about the aches and […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Breastfeeding Isn’t Always Easy, But It’s Worth It August 4, 2023 | BY Amita Graham, CNM, IBCLC HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Baby Nutrition, Breastfeeding, Children's Health, Newborns, Nursing, Tips For Mothers As a new mother, feeding your baby, keeping them safe and healthy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not getting as much […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Safe Fun in the Sun July 17, 2023 | BY Brooke Simpson, FNP-C HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Hydration, Skin Cancer Prevention, Sun Damage, Sun Safety, Sunscreen, Water Safety ... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: Men’s Health June 30, 2023 | BY Thomas Bertolli, MD, MPH HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: Depression, Exercise, Heart Disease, Mens Health, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Wellbeing Men, It’s Time to Take Control of Your Health June is National Men’s Health Month, a great time to encourage the men […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Health Matters: If You Have Asthma, Watch Out for Allergies May 22, 2023 | BY MCHC Health Centers HEALTH MATTERS/NEWS COLUMNTags: allergies, asthma, Lakeview, Mendocino County, Nursing What Is Asthma? Asthma is a reactive airway disease that causes swelling in the windpipe and branches of the lungs (called bronchioles). […]... READ THE FULL ARTICLE